Iron Arachne
Tools for procedural generation of content for tabletop role-playing games
Culture Generator
This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.
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The Arenáre Culture
Common Names
Male Names
- Elberan
- Urdelam
- Arunúre
- Antúril
- Anírion
- Ondéril
- Unólion
- Enenengko
- Orenúre
- Orenáre
Female Names
- Irtiluna
- Illuem
- Qilethriel
- Ilién
- Ulluung
- Osolme
- Doluthriel
- Emtomiel
- Galwen
- Iriún
Family Names
- Wildguard
- Wintergrove
- Nightblossom
- Bluewalker
- Skywalker
- Dawnrunner
- Bluewalker
- Nightrunner
- Summerrunner
- Bluewalker
Country Names
- Ironúre
- Análion
- Indáne
- Ondóril
- Eranpur
- Ondóne
- Irinóre
- Enírion
- Irenére
- Gerethion
Town Names
- Irmiel
- Elmiel
- Ondóne
- Ormiel
- Oruntur
- Erintur
- Indéril
- Urináre
- Enílion
- Oronáre
Organization
In this culture, power is divided between two opposing groups. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Men are dominant. Social mobility is possible for anyone who is willing to take risks and seize opportunities.
Religion
This religion has a single all-powerful god. People are invited to the solemn gathering, where they partake in prayer and study. Worshippers meet in shrines to engage in communion and hear from a shaman.
Taboos
Not covering one's head in public is considered an act of treachery.
Refusing to participate in a religious ritual is considered a sign of madness.
Playing music in public is strictly forbidden.
Not addressing someone by their proper title is believed to bring harm to others.
Wearing revealing clothing is a sign of moral degeneracy.
Greetings
People touch the palms of their hands and then their foreheads when greeting. The gesture is meant to symbolize that the person is offering their thoughts and heart to the other person.
Meals
Eating is a highly ritualized activity, with specific rules and protocols around how to serve and consume food.
Design
Whimsical design elements are influenced by the latest fashion trends.
Music
Arenáre music has a single rhythm with a moderate beat. It is quiet, with simple harmony. It often has a focused melody with a medium pitch in a C pentatonic minor key. Usually, it has an emotional timbre.